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I'm Kristen and I couldn't be happier you are here. You will find a variety of healthy and delicious recipes that will not only taste great, but help you fit in your favorite jeans.

I have always been in love with food, at times perhaps a little too much, wishing and sometimes willing myself to be one of those people who can eat whatever they want and still stay thin. I finally learned, the hard way, that just wasn't in my genetic makeup. So instead, I decided to learn to make delicious, good, real food that tasted great but didn't tip the scale in the wrong direction.

Fruit with a drizzle of chocolate sauce or 3 ingredient Banana ice cream

My healthy living philosophy

Everything in moderation. After losing weight using the Weight Watchers diet, I now prescribe to everything in moderation. Being healthy is all about balance and finding a diet you can stick with in the long term.

For awhile now I have had my eye on a delicious Lemon Chicken Artichoke soup from Whole Foods, but at around $5 per serving, it’s not the most economical choice. So after purchasing it a few times for official taste testing, I was finally able to develop an at home version I like just as much that’s made in the slow cooker. The secret in this recipe in my opinion, is letting the rice cook with everything else until it gets nice and thick and adds the creamy element to the soup. (Note: If you don’t like rice with that texture, make it separately and add it to the soup at the end.) Then adding lots of lemon juice to brighten everything up. It freezes great so make up a big batch and save some for later.

Whether or not you are observing Lent, seafood and fish are excellent lean proteins to add to your diet. With many varieties having only 100-150 calories per 4 oz. serving, adding fish to your weekly meal plans is a great way to add more variety to your meals without lots of calories and fat. And if you are anything like me, I just love it. If my wallet allowed it, I would probably eat fish 4-5 times a week. I can’t get enough and with so many different types of seafood, it’s hard to get bored. So here are some of my favorite healthy seafood recipes, what are yours?

Fish tacos are the first thing that I think of anytime I am thinking about a seafood centered meal. I could live off fish tacos. This recipe comes together in no time and you can use the rub for any kind of fish, shrimp, or other seafood for the tacos.

I love the combination of honey and lime and use it often with fish dishes. This easy to make shrimp dish gets nice and crispy and is packed with flavor. These would also make delicious lettuce wraps or tacos.

I have been really digging couscous lately. Between the fluffy texture, easy and quick preparation, and it’s ability to pair well with so many dishes, it s quickly moving up the line as one of my favorite sides. It pairs especially nice with fruit in my opinion and I love the combination of cranberries, oranges, and a touch of ginger in this recipe. It can be eaten hot or cold and will keep for a few days in the fridge. I like to wrap the leftovers up in lettuce leaves and add some leftover chicken or shrimp.

Let’s talk breakfast this morning. First off, I would love to hear from you. What are your go-to breakfasts? Things that you make over and over and never seem to tire of. I always like growing my own personal collection of easy and healthy breakfasts because I find it sets the tone for my eating the whole day. Start the day off with something good means I am more likely to stay on track all day. Start the day off with something not so good equals a day of bad choices. This is a habit I am trying to break (but it’s so hard for some reason), but for now I am trying to stick to good morning decisions. One of those lately has been this simple overnight fruit and yogurt parfait. It’s kind of like overnight oats but with more yogurt and less oats. Then it just has some of your favorite fruit and some chia and flax seeds for fiber. You can make a few at a time and store them in the fridge all week. This also works great with flavored yogurt if you like something sweeter.

Polenta, sausage, tomatoes, spinach, garlic. Need I say more. This meal is warm, comforting, and sure to please. It’s also surprisingly simple to make and comes together in under 30 minutes. If you aren’t a big fan of polenta or want a lower carb option, you could substitute in mashed cauliflower, spaghetti squash, or zucchini noodles. I also highly recommend adding Parmesan cheese, goat cheese, or mozzarella if you have some calories to spare. It truly takes it to the next level.

Today I have teamed up with Flatout Flatbread to bring you some seriously delicious healthy lunch inspiration. Since I couldn’t live without their 90 calorie, fiber packed, low carb, 2 PointsPlus ® (can you tell I’m a fan!) Light Original wraps, I jumped at the chance to work with Flatout and bring you some yummy on-the-go and healthy lunches to help you stay on track and reach your goals. Moreover, I hope this post inspires you to start creating some of your own delicious recipes using these low calorie flatbreads. They are perfect for wraps, pizzas, quesadillas, burritos, and so much more.

Let’s start with some healthy lunch ideas using FlatOut Flatbreads and then stay tuned for some exciting news about trying these delicious wraps.

1. Buffalo Chicken Wraps – A buffalo chicken wrap or pizza is one of my favorite things to make for lunch when I am craving something something indulgent. Luckily with this 150 calorie buffalo chicken and a Flatout wrap for 90 calories, you can make a delicious lunch for under 300 calories even if you add blue cheese or ranch. Just make the chicken on the weekend and then to make a wrap, add lettuce, carrots, celery, and some light blue cheese or ranch dressing. For a pizza, toast the Flatout and then add a thin layer of buffalo sauce, the chicken, some vegetables, and some cheese. Bake or toast for 3-5 minutes and then drizzle some light dressing on top. Delicious.

2. Cranberry Tuna Salad or Crunchy Tuna Salads – Another way I love using Flatouts is for tuna wraps and tuna melts. Usually I make either this cranberry tuna salad or this crunchy cabbage tuna salad (both are great with chicken or chickpeas as well if you aren’t a tuna fan) and wrap it up with lots of fresh veggies for an easy lunch under 250 calories. You can also add some cheese and make a tuna melt.

3. Flatbread Pizzas – When I am home and need a quick and healthy pizza fix, I love using Flatouts to make all types of flatbread pizzas. My two favorite options are this simple Margherita pizza with a balsamic glaze or this herb roasted zucchini pizza. The margherita pizza comes together in under 10 minutes and will satisfy any pizza craving. It also only has 262 calories for the whole thing. The options are endless for these simple flatbread pizzas and they can even be made in an office toaster oven if you have one.

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